Symptoms of Sinusitis

Symptoms of sinus infection are very similar to those of the common cold. However, when due to a cold virus, such symptoms typically improve after a few days. If you continue to have nasal symptoms ten to fourteen days after having a cold , then you may have developed a sinus infection.

Symptoms of sinus infection may include:

• Nasal congestion
• Nasal discharge that may be
  
  • Thick
  • Greenish
  • Yellowish
• Headache(in acute sinusitis)
• Ear pain
• Toothache (dental pain)
• Facial pain and pressure that increases when you lie down or lean over
• Facial fullness or congestion
• Nagging cough that may get worse when lying down
• Fever
• Decreased energyor fatigue
• Bad breath
• Unpleasant taste in your mouth
• Decreased sense of smell
• Fever, especially in children

Most experts believe that sinus infection does not cause chronic headaches. However alteration in sinus pressure associated with weather changes might provoke headaches in susceptible people.